Russia denies discussing financial, logistical issues regarding energy supplies to Sri Lanka

Thursday, 19 March 2026 04:48 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Russian Embassy in Colombo has said that no financial or logistical questions were raised during the recent meeting with Russian Ambassador L. Dzhagaryan and Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath.

“In the light of the circulation of various speculative reports regarding the meeting between the Russian Ambassador L. Dzhagaryan and senior officials from Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning energy supplies, the Embassy is authorised to state that no financial or logistical questions were discussed during the talks. The Embassy is working on these issues,” the statement said.